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strawweight

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

minimumweight

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: boxing, government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war

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noun

Meaning 2

the weight class of 106-115 lbs, above atomweight and below flyweight

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, mixed, uncountable

Topics: government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war

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noun

Meaning 3

A fighter in the above weight class

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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History

Etymology

From straw + weight.

Real reading context

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